College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Researcher finding new discoveries in both human health, agriculture Dr. Guoyao Wu, a faculty member in the Department of Animal Science, part of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University, has been named a Distinguished Professor. Wu is one of five faculty members for 2012 who have received the title, which …

Kelly Winsco, a graduate student in the Department of Animal Science, is a recipient of the 2011-2012 Association of Former Students’ Distinguished Graduate Student Award for Excellence in Teaching presented April 10, 2012 in College Station. This award recognizes Winsco’s outstanding academic record and excellence in teaching. In addition, the awards program, created in 1965, …

Ph. D. Student Receives Gramm Doctoral Fellowship Award Alison Bockoven with her award during the awards presentation ceremony at the University Club. Photo By Rebecca Hapes, Department of Entomology. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Department of Entomology would like to congratulate Ph.D. student Alison Bockoven for receiving the U.S. Senator Phil Gramm Doctoral Fellowship award …

by Hannah Rogers When it comes to protecting the environment and finding solution for our future, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences students are on the front lines. Senior Sarah Coffey, a successful, hard-working and committed agronomy major, hopes to do just that as she pursues a career to restore and preserve the environment in …

by Hannah Rogers Livestock, an unusual site on campus, and peers ready to give them an agricultural education welcomed Texas A&M students this morning.  Led by Farmers Fight, a student-led movement dedicated to promoting modern agriculture, the event included more than 200 agriculture students stationed at displays across campus. Even the Texas Aggie yell leaders came …

With 9 billion people expected on Earth within 40 years and the resulting pressure on food supplies and natural resources, agricultural researchers and educators will play a vital role in finding solutions, according to a top U.S. Department of Agriculture official. “Food and agriculture are universal – everyone has a stake,” said Dr. Catherine Woteki, …

Since it began in 1919, Parents’ Weekend is a tradition that has given Aggie parents and guests a warm welcome and a university wide “HOWDY!” Among the festivities were several big agriculture and life sciences events at which parents were welcomed, students were awarded, and faculty members were recognized. Check out some of the great …

Tres Bailey Director of Agriculture and Food at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Washington D.C. As a 2002 graduate of Agricultural Economics, Tres is one of our many former students who has earned a successful career in agriculture. Tres is now the director for agriculture and food in the corporate affairs and government relations division of Wal-Mart …

Dr. David Baltensperger has been appointed as the interim head of the department of ecosystem science and management, effective March 19, 2012. Dr. Baltensperger currently serves as the department head of soil and crop sciences, a role which he will continue. Dr. Baltensperger is an experienced administrator who will ably lead both department’s common interests …

Congratulations to Eliana Pinilla, a graduate student in the Food Science and Technology program, on being named the second place winner in the United States Department of Agriculture/National Institute of Food and Agriculture- American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education- Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi (USDA/NIFA-AAHHE-TAMUCC) Master’s Thesis Award Competition! The Master’s Thesis Award Competition, …